Transmigrating to the world of Genshin Impact and becoming a big shot.

In a spacious and bright room, various decorations and chandeliers reminiscent of the Sumeru Desert region come into view.

Various porcelain bottles and vases are placed in the corner, creating an elegant and warm atmosphere.

Inside the room... a group of people were discussing something. Zhao Chuan didn't ask any questions, not because he didn't want to, but because he simply couldn't join the conversation.

"If I hadn't been cautious, I might have ended up like the leader of [Eye of Akhmar], unable to even stay conscious and communicate with people."

"Issan said, resting his chin on his hand."

"You mean, the sages originally intended to get rid of you using knowledge that would drive ordinary people insane?"

At this point, Sino raised a question.

"So, you were only working together to investigate me?"

Ying asked calmly from the side.

“I had already put the investigation mission out of my mind and just told the Church that [we could wait for the traveler to appear in Ormos Port].”

"Unexpectedly, during the journey of the worst god-canned knowledge, I actually encountered this original target."

Al-Hysen answered seriously.

"The most common excuse used by criminals is 'chance encounter'."

At this moment, Seno quickly walked to the corner of the wall and retorted.

"Actually, I had no intention of helping the Order of the Church when I met the traveler by chance, you should remember that."

Elhesen looked at Ying and said.

Ying looked at the two of them standing back to back, not knowing what to say.

Elhesen continued speaking to Ying.

"When I chose to leave that hotel, you all took the initiative to follow me."

Zhao Chuan put away the gun leaning against the wall, closed his eyes, and entered a meditative state.

"That's certainly true."

When faced with Elhesen's question, Ying thought for a moment and answered.

"That's true, and Elhesen even saved us once at Kavan Station. Maybe it really is as he said?"

Paimon looked at Ying, racking his brains to recall his previous memories.

"If you mind, I can apologize."

Elhesen, with one hand on his other shoulder, apologized to the traveler.

"The reason I took the knowledge of the divine jar without telling you is because I judged its existence to be too dangerous. Before I have a clear understanding of it, it is best not to let anyone else touch it."

"After all, curiosity is often the most dangerous thing in a country."

El-Hysen patiently answered Ying's questions.

“Recorder Elhesen, you should know very well that curiosity can also lead you to suspicion and danger.”

Sino solemnly echoed from the side.

At this moment, in the meditation space, Zhao Chuan was silently absorbing the surrounding elemental energy and forcibly converting it into spiritual energy.

"Although the elemental power is very concentrated, spiritual power is completely different from elemental power. After removing the impurities, there is only a small amount of spiritual power left. It is easy to upgrade in the early stages, as not much is needed, but it becomes difficult in the later stages."

"Ding! The system has heard about the host's difficulties. You can exchange points for spirit stones in the item shop."

At this moment, the system also arrived in the meditation space and spoke to Zhao Chuan.

"That's not bad."

Zhao Chuan glanced at the hundred-yuan bag of spirit stones, then at the pitifully small amount of points, and gave a word of praise.

"Ding, the system has issued a task selection."

"Choose option one: continue meditating. One healing potion, 1000 points."

"Option Two: Exit meditation and defend against the monster invasion in the sandy land. Reward: +20 wishes, 2,000 points."

At this point, the system displays an option.

"System, are you doing this on purpose? What kind of multiple-choice question is this? You might as well just give us a mission with different rewards, and you can't even tell which one has a bigger reward or a smaller one?"

Zhao Chuan joked.

"Please make a choice as soon as possible, host."

The system ignored his teasing and continued speaking.

"Do we even need to choose? Option two."

Zhao Chuan then exited his meditation and heard it.

"And you, Dixia, it's your turn now."

Candice said to Desia.

"Ah—sorry, the boys were talking so boringly. It made me lose focus."

Dixia was pulled back to reality while she was in a daze, and said in a slightly confused tone.

"Well, I'm quite simple. I know Dinana Ze, the young lady of Humai. They've been recuperating recently."

"I just came back to Aru Village for a stroll since I had nothing else to do. I was hoping to have an exciting reunion with Candice and the others."

"The result was just seeing these two random people fighting for no reason. For some reason, I got so angry that I..."

Dixia stood up awkwardly and scratched her head.

"Is that all... Well, that's very much your style. Well then, welcome back, Dixia."

Candice said gently.

“That’s more like it! I’ve missed you all so much, Candice…”

Dixia finally relaxed her tense face and said happily.

Candice then looked at Zhao Chuan, and her eyes made Zhao Chuan feel very guilty.

“Traveler, it’s your turn.”

Candice said gently to Zhao Chuan.

"Miss Candice, my name is Zhao Chuan."

"He's Ying's friend. Actually, I have no conflict with them. He just attacked first. I was just..."

When asked the question, Zhao Chuan was at a loss for words and didn't know how to answer.

You're lying—

At this moment, Sino pointed at Zhao Chuan.

Ying and Paimon were also a little surprised by Zhao Chuan's expression.

Upon hearing the word "lie," Zhao Chuan panicked even more.

"You're speaking haltingly and nervously. I'd like to ask you, what's the reason for this?"

Sino walked up to Zhao Chuan and said.

"Ahem, as expected of the Grand Disciplinary Officer, you even noticed such details. But unfortunately, you guessed wrong."

"I was nervous because Miss Candice looked at me with a slightly embarrassed expression, but there was no way I was stammering."

Zhao Chuan, who had a guilty conscience, forced himself to remain calm and said...

"is it?"

"Sino observed Zhao Chuan and said."

"Beauties like Miss Candice and Miss Desia are right in front of me. How could you two emotionless guys possibly understand them?"

When Zhao Chuan said this, it was as if he was telling them that they were just dullards who only knew how to study.

At this point, everyone agreed with Zhao Chuan's statement.

Sino didn't ask any questions after being rebuked; he simply returned to his original position.

Another moment passed.

Suddenly, shouts erupted from outside.

"Whoa! What was that sound just now?"

Paimon was startled and quickly hugged Ying, saying...

"It's alright, it's alright. Since you're no longer hostile to each other, please rest here for a while. I'll go outside and clean up those wild beasts in the sandstorm... um...

Candice said gently.

"Is it a wild beast that appears during a sandstorm...? Are you really alright all alone?"

Paimon, now calmed down, started to worry about Candice.

“Miss Candice, Paimon is worried about you. How about this, I'll go with you, so we can look out for each other.”

Zhao Chuan stood up and said.

"No need, no need. Only those who have been trained locally in recent years can handle combat in sandstorm conditions. There's no need to trouble you."

Candice spread her hands and explained.

"Yes, don't worry about leaving it to Candice, she's very strong."

Dixia chimed in.

“Miss Candice, I’m very strong too. Sandstorms are nothing to me.”

Zhao Chuan looked at them with longing in his eyes.

At this moment, Zhao Chuan thought to himself, "If they don't let me go, I won't be able to complete my mission. I'm telling you, you'd better not stop me, or I'll fight you to the death."

"Zhao Chuan, are you really going? It's so dangerous outside."

Paimon looked at Zhao Chuan with some concern.

"It's alright, I can manage on my own. After all, you are our guests, so how could I trouble you?"

Candice refused.

"It's so windy and dusty outside, I'll do it."

Zhao Chuan's smile vanished, and he spoke very seriously.

"This...isn't that a bad idea?"

He looked at Zhao Chuan's face again and sighed helplessly.

"Alright, then come with me. You don't seem to have the Eye of God, so just hide behind me for now."

After saying that, they walked into the sandstorm.

"Zhao Chuan, is he really okay? There's such a strong sandstorm."

Paimon said worriedly.

"It'll be fine."

Ying clenched her fists and silently recited in her heart.

Outside of Aru Village...

Candice charged at the monster, shield in hand.

Zhao Chuan gazed at Candice's alluring figure—cough, no, I'm getting the wrong idea—and at the deep purple skeletal monster resembling a dog, Zhao Chuan waved his hands, and an invisible garment enveloped his entire body.

"This is what you call a beast? My God, it has no flesh on its body, just bones, and it's floating in the air."

Zhao Chuan exclaimed in surprise after seeing it clearly.

Then Candice was heard shouting.

"Watch out, behind you."

Zhao Chuan heard it clearly, summoned his spear, and with a backhand thrust, sent the beast that was about to ambush him flying hundreds of meters away.

Then another large wave of monsters arrived, their sharp claws attacking Zhao Chuan. Without hesitation, Zhao Chuan thrust his spear forward, but unexpectedly, the beasts vanished and reappeared behind him, reaching out to grab him.

"Damn, this is really troublesome."

Zhao Chuan turned around and used his gun to block the beast's attack.

Several wild beast claws struck Zhao Chuan, sending him flying.

"Damn it, I'll fight you to the death!"

"Mo Lei's Strike".

With black and white lightning gathering in his hand, Zhao Chuan attached the lightning to the tip of his spear.

As his power emerged, Zhao Chuan's entire body emanated a jet-white aura.

With his speed boost, Zhao Chuan moved freely through the desert, killing the wild beasts before they could even react.

Candice was shocked to see Zhao Chuan moving freely through the sandstorm; even she herself couldn't do something like that.

And so, Candice stood there, shield in hand, watching as the inky white power emanating from Zhao Chuan pierced through the beasts, instantly turning them to ashes.

The beasts' repeated attacks were all thwarted by Zhao Chuan's offensive until the sandstorm stopped, at which point the beasts ceased their attacks.

"Zhao Chuan, how are you? Are you alright?"

Candice saw Zhao Chuan squatting on the ground and quickly ran over to pat him on the back, asking with some concern.

"I'm fine, I just ran out of spiritual energy. It's nothing, I'll just rest for a bit."

Zhao Chuan, panting heavily, put one hand on Candice's thigh and said.

"Okay, you rest here, I'll take care of the rest."

Candice helped Zhao Chuan to the side, then walked to the side and, seeing another wave of attacks coming, rushed forward to fight without hesitation.

I'm in the room.

"The wind seems to have stopped; the sandstorm should be over, right?"

Paimon said, looking at the scene outside the window.

"Candice and Zhao Chuan haven't come back yet. Are you sure it's okay? Especially Zhao Chuan. Should we go out and check on them?"

Paimon floated back to Luminous's side and waved his hand, saying...

"Now that you mention it, I'm starting to worry... Let's go, let's go. We've had enough of this place anyway, and these two haven't said a word..."

Dixia waved her hand helplessly as she looked at them and said.

On the other side, there is a meditation space.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the mission. You have received 20 wish points and 2,000 points."

The system voice sounded.

"System, exchange 1,000 points for ten bags of spirit stones for me."

Zhao Chuan said to the system.

"Redeem successful. The prize has been automatically entered into the system space. Please collect it yourself. Host detection: For your first purchase of spirit stones, you are given five Spirit Restoration Pills as a bonus."

The system automatically entered the system space and floated in front of Zhao Chuan.

Zhao Chuan didn't say much. He took out a Spirit Restoration Pill from his spatial storage and swallowed it. Then he sat down on the ground to recover his depleted spiritual energy.